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Office of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Transforming Lives Through Accessible Communication

11/7/2023

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Image:?A graphic featuring the DSHS logo on a blue and green curved banner, text that reads we want your ideas to improve the DSHS brand, and icons and text for mission, vision, values and visuals.

DSHS is seeking your feedback on the agency logo, publications, mission, vision and values ? our brand. What should we update and what should we keep the same?

Ways you can participate:

1. Take this 10-question, anonymous survey.
2. $25 Visa Gift Card: Participate in a paid 40-minute phone interview*.
   
   

Sign up here for an opportunity to participate. *Selected interview participants will receive a $25 Visa gift card. Spaces are limited and not everyone who signs up will be selected.

Your feedback will be confidential. We will keep your name and information secured. Your participation is voluntary. ?

Thank you for helping us improve DSHS communications!

Note on potential brand costs: DSHS is dedicated to keeping brand costs low and reasonable. A small team of DSHS communication and strategy staff are leading this brand review and future brand changes will be updated via regularly scheduled printing and publishing.

For questions, please contact [email protected].

About

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Who We Are?The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State. ODHH works to ensure that services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

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What We Do?ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH?s work includes:

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Advocacy: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.

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Coordination:?ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

Contact Us!

800-422-7930?Voice

360-339-7382 VP

[email protected]